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Dec 22
2011
01:42 PM ET
TiVo: Melanie Amaro has the 'X Factor' edge
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Are TiVo viewers saying who America will probably pick to win The X Factor?
According to audience data culled from TiVo subscribers, two of the top three moments from Wednesday’s broadcast involved finalist Melanie Amaro. The No. 1 moment was when Amaro joined R. Kelly on stage for “I Believe I Can Fly,” while the other was her solo performance of Beyoncé’s “Listen.”
The third-most popular moment was when Alanis Morissette joined Josh Krajcik for the “Uninvited” duet.
TiVo results were prepared by using aggregated, anonymous, second-by-second audience data from more than two million households.
The finale for The X Factor will air tonight from 8 to 10 p.m.
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Dec 22
2011
03:17 AM ET
'The X Factor': Are the judges returning next season? 'Maybe I won't be here,' jokes Simon (we think)
There’s been a fair amount of chatter in the last few days about whether The X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger and host Steve Jones will be returning for next season — reports Fox say are bunk since there will be “absolutely no discussions…about any contracts until the New Year.”
Still, that didn’t stop the press from asking all four judges about their designs on The X Factor‘s second season after Wednesday night’s performance finale show. (Jones did not speak with any non-TV media.) Here’s what they had to say (or, in some cases, studiously not say) to reporters backstage about it: READ FULL STORY »
Dec 22
2011
02:41 AM ET
'The X Factor': Josh, Chris, and Melanie on their superstar duets, and their friends back home
Image Credit: Frank Micelotta/Fox
After giving their all for their final two songs — and just kinda getting through a Michael Jackson tribute — The X Factor finalists Josh Krajcik, Chris Rene, and Melanie Amaro were understandably rather zonked after the show. But they still took time to talk with EW about their respective duets with Alanis Morissette, Avril Lavigne, and R. Kelly; those raucous live via satellite visits to their hometowns; and their impressions of their fellow contestants. Check out what they had to say below, and see if you can tell which finalist was probably a bit less tired than the other ones:
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What was the rehearsal process like with Alanis?
JOSH KRAJCIK: Well, the first thing we did was hug when she came into the room. And we talked for a little bit. We sang it through a couple times. We went over what parts and how we would do it, and we sang for about an hour together. We just got a synergy going with each other. It was fun. She’s charming. She’s real. She’s sweet. READ FULL STORY »
Dec 20
2011
03:03 PM ET
'X Factor' denies tabloid reports of Steve Jones exit
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Is Steve Jones leaving The X Factor? Not so fast, rumor mill.
A report from UK’s Daily Mail claimed host Steve Jones might not be part of season 2, and yesterday’s X Factor press conference left some speculating whether Nicole Scherzinger would return as a judge after she playfully dodged the question of her return. But an X Factor spokesperson tells EW both reports were purely speculative, saying, “Absolutely no discussions have been had and no discussions will be made about any contacts until the New Year.”
Additionally, Jones’s personal rep called the Daily Mail‘s report a “fabrication,” according to People.
Jones joined The X Factor originally to act as co-host with Scherzinger but was upgraded to a solo act after Scherzinger took her seat at the judges table following Cheryl Cole’s exit from the panel shortly after auditions began in May. Though his flavor of hosting has been cause for mixed reviews among fans of the show, Jones came out on top of an EW PopWatch poll last month, with 58 percent of the polled saying they could appreciate the Brit’s sometimes awkward demeanor.
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Dec 19
2011
09:45 PM ET
'The X Factor' judges and finalists on the Top 3's favorite performances, and why you shouldn't count out the groups
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You have to give the folks at The X Factor credit for consistancy: Even their finale week press conference, held today on the show’s main stage at CBS Television City, opened with a full lighting package, an introduction from host Steve Jones, and mentor/judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger, and L.A. Reid emerging from the mega-screen doors with finalists Melanie Amaro, Chris Rene, and Josh Krajcik. Before the press could ask any questions, we were even treated to a video package retracing the finalists’ “journeys” on the show.
After things finally did kick into gear, as is often the case with these kinds of “pressers” (to use the industry lingo), not a huge amount of news emerged from this event. Justin Bieber, Pitbull, and Ne-Yo will all perform on Thursday night’s finale, but there’s no word yet on which “superstar artist” (Simon’s words) will duet with the finalists on the Wednesday night show. Speaking of Wednesday night, Steve Jones had Melanie, Chris, and Josh pick from three cards to determine the order of the performances that night. Melanie drew the No. 1 card, which meant she got first dibs on when she wanted to sing, and she chose the final position. Chris had second choice, and he decided to sing second, which meant Josh will open the show.
There were a few other notable moments in the half-hour press event, though. Here are my top four impressions: READ FULL STORY »
Dec 14
2011
08:25 AM ET
Barbara Walters previews tonight's 'Most Fascinating People' lineup
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Barbara Walters is known for her restrained interview technique, her unflappable professionalism in the face of blubbering celebrities and tough-as-nails politicians. But there’s one bold-faced name — and an unexpected one at that — who inspired a rise in Walters’ usually measured timbre when she spoke with EW about her upcoming special, Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2011. “I loved doing the interview,” spilled Walters of tart-tongued, deep-V-rocking X Factor host Simon Cowell.
Cowell was just one of the eight people Walters interviewed for tonight’s special, which runs 90 minutes for the first time in its 18-year history. Others included the Kardashians, Katy Perry, Donald Trump, and Derek Jeter. She will also profile Pippa Middleton and Amanda Knox. So what else did the interview queen have to say about Cowell and others on the short list? READ FULL STORY »
Dec 9
2011
04:46 AM ET
'The X Factor' judges talk last night's emotional elimination: 'I genuinely know that Nicole didn't do this to be mean'
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WARNING: Stop reading immediately if you don’t want to know who was kicked off of last night’s episode of The X Factor. For everyone else, read on to hear what the judges, minus the absent L.A. Reid, had to say about the controversial elimination: READ FULL STORY »
Dec 8
2011
03:18 AM ET
'The X Factor' top five acts talk about Paula and Nicole's death threats: 'There are trolls out there'
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After Drew Ryniewicz was eliminated on The X Factor last week, some angry fans expressed their outrage on Twitter and Facebook. Unfortunately, a few of those messages took the form of death threats directed toward judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger, who both opted to save Marcus Canty instead of Ryniewicz. After Wednesday’s show, the five remaining singers had a simple message for those haters on Twitter: chill out.
“I just want people to relax,” Marcus Canty, who was also a recipient of some hostile online comments, told reporters backstage. “This is a friendly competition. There’s no reason to say you’re going to bomb people’s houses or try to kill them. It affected me because I love Paula and Nicole — they’re so nice. It makes me feel bad to see other people being so hateful and rude to them, but I guess that’s just part of the show.” READ FULL STORY »
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